Storms create hazardous conditions in Pueblo County

(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) released photos showing the damage severe weather caused along Pueblo County roadways and cautioned drivers to avoid the areas.

PCSO said flooded sections of Overton Road in north Pueblo County and washed-out culvert fields in eastern Pueblo County are also flooded.

Courtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s OfficeCourtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s OfficeCourtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s OfficeCourtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s OfficeCourtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s OfficeCourtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

The rains also created hazards on Avondale Boulevard between Highway 50C and Highway 50B closing the road due to flooding.

Courtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

Courtesy: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

The Pueblo Police Department is asking the public to avoid the area of the La Crosse walking bridge off of La Crosse Avenue near Stockyard Road over Fountain Creek as rising water has made the bridge not safe to cross.

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